Spago at the Bellagio, Las Vegas

Spago at the Bellagio, Las Vegas

Spago has a front row seat at the Bellagio Hotel overlooking the Bellagio Fountains. Sometimes we have been lucky enough to sit outside, listen to the Fountain music and feel the mist; and other times not so lucky!

Halloumi Cheese with Lemon

Halloumi Cheese with Lemon

I’ve been making this appetizer for years. It’s really good before a Greek meal or as part of the Maze platter.

Saganaki – Greek Fried Cheese

Saganaki – Greek Fried Cheese

Saganaki îs a perfect hot weather snack. It can be any number of small dishes prepared in a small frying pan, but most common is fried cheese, served with a spritz of lemon. It’s also flambeed after being fried in many Greek restaurants for a 

Canned Peaches

Canned Peaches

This recipe from Gramma Gail is a memory from our collective childhoods. Passed down from one generation to the next, made with the freshest peaches from British Columbia that you can find. You must taste at least one juicy, ripe peach first to determine it 

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream is a very thick cream with a long history in the counties of Devon and Cornwall, England. Traditionally, it is a topping for baked goods at Afternoon Tea, and in our house, it is a big deal topping for Canned Peaches and fresh 

Potato, Corn and Asparagus Salad

Potato, Corn and Asparagus Salad

The Farmer’s Market had fresh vegetables well into the fall! This salad is hearty enough to be the only side along grilled meat and definitely earns a spot on the summer picnic buffet. Fresh corn cut from the cob makes all the difference.

Asian Beef Simmering Ribs

Asian Beef Simmering Ribs

We love Beef Simmering Ribs, skipping the bone and lots of fat! Make a day ahead if you prefer. Serve ribs in pieces or shredded with 2 forks.

Pork Tenderloin with Teriyaki, Honey and Hoisin

Pork Tenderloin with Teriyaki, Honey and Hoisin

Pork Tenderloin is a delicate, very lean filet of pork. It’s best suited for quick cooking or grilling to an internal temperature of 145. Pork tenderloin is tender and juicy if not overcooked.

Thai Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry

Thai Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry

Meatballs inThailand are very popular and incorporated into many dishes and street cart snacks. Chopsticks are only used with stand alone noodle dishes, otherwise only a spoon and fork are used in Thailand.

Red Thai Curry

Red Thai Curry

Red Thai curries sit right in the middle of yellow (most mild) and green (spiciest). If you prefer a milder Red Thai Curry start with half of the curry paste and fish sauce. This recipe has lots of flavour and a bit of heat, but